Erik ten Hag: Man United Boss Unrecognisable As Throwback Photo of Him as a Player Surface

• Erik ten Hag's distinct bald has formed a greater part of his identity since he transitioned into football management
• However, a throwback photo of the Dutchman from his days as a footballer shows Ten Hag had an eye-catching combover before his luscious locks departed him
• Ten Hag enjoyed a 13-year stint playing as a centre-back between 1989 and 2002 before he went into football management

A throwback photo of Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag from his days as a footballer has emerged.

Ten Hag enjoyed a 12-year career as a player before he later transitioned into football management after hanging his boots.

The tactician spent the entirety of his playing career plying his trade with Dutch clubs, with Twente, De Graafschap, RKC Waalwijk and Utrecht among the clubs he played for.

Incredibly, many football fans do not remember the Dutchman as a player, having only known or even heard of him after he became Ajax's boss.

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The 52-year-old has since enjoyed a significant rise to prominence, with his move to Old Trafford to take charge at Man United raising his profile further.

Erik ten Hag unrecognisable in TBT photo

Famous for his distinct bald, many would not recognise Erik ten Hag if they met him during his days as a footballer.

A throwback photo of the tactician from his time playing as a centre-back at FC Twente shows the tactician has come a long way.

The now-viral snap had Ten Hag sporting a slick combover during his playing days.

However, his combover has evidently departed years later, leaving the ex-defender with his trademark bald.

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Ten Hag took over the hot seat at Old Trafford in the summer following a calamitous season that saw the club change managers mid-season.

Guardiola has been keeping an eye on the developments at Old Trafford and so far, the Spanish tactician is impressed.